Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reverses April’s optional flu shot policy after only 40% of recruits chose vaccination causing a base outbreak.
Year: 2026
Scientists Discover Hidden Footprints of Death That May Help Viruses Spread Through Dying Cells
As cells break apart they leave behind newly discovered particles packed with components that may help viruses propagate in the body.
Scientists Discover Ancient Brain Cells That Act as a Built-In Focus Filter to Block Distractions
Tiny group of neurons in an ancient brain region helps the brain ignore irrelevant stimuli and zero in on what matters most.
Osteopenia Is a Common but Overlooked Condition That Causes Bones to Become Less Dense and Fragile
Medical researchers call for greater screening awareness for bone density loss often discovered only after a fracture occurs.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Have Major Health Effects Researchers Find Ongoing Relevance 100 Years After Discovery
New research revisits the vitamin’s critical role in neurological health with findings relevant to treating pernicious anemia and energy levels.
FDA-Approved Drug AMD3100 May Help Immunotherapy Defeat Rare Liver Cancer by Freeing Trapped T Cells
Researchers found AMD3100 releases T cells from fibrous tissue surrounding tumors enabling immune system to attack cancer cells.
Placebo Pills Improve Memory Physical Performance and Stress in Older Adults Even When They Know Pills Are Fake
Open-label placebo study shows measurable health improvements after three weeks challenging assumptions about how placebos must work.
Claim Amazon Founder Made Comment at VivaTech Conference Is False No Such Statement Was Made
Snopes finds a quote attributed to Jeff Bezos from a supposedly recent conference appearance was completely fabricated.
Altered Image of Iranian Opposition Figure Reza Pahlavi Was Digitally Modified from 2023 Original
Snopes confirms the image was created from a photograph taken during Pahlavi’s actual 2023 visit to a foreign capital.
Snopes Debunks Claim Norwegian World Cup Team Imported Own Chefs and Ingredients to USA
Investigations find no evidence that Norway’s national football team brought chefs or special food from Norway for the 2026 World Cup.